Forester is an occupational surname derived from Old English words 'forest' and '-er', signifying someone who lived or worked in a forest, particularly a gamekeeper or ranger. It entered usage during the Middle Ages, reflecting the growth of forests and their significance for hunting and timber. Today, it's often found in regions with historically dense woodland areas.
There were notable gaps of 10 to 44 years between the recorded births named Forester. The peak years for this name were 1932 with 7 births and recently, 2015 and 2022 each with 6 births.